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Graduation Valedictory Mass |
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On 26 June we celebrate our Graduation Valedictory Mass in the beautiful, historical church of Santa Clara, two doors down the road from our school. Father Bernardino Andrade will preside at the Mass, accompanied by the Rev. Neil Dawson. The hymns of the Mass will be sung by the children of EIM in both Portuguese and English.
All parents, friends and relations, as well as the public are most welcome to attend. \"Memories\" will be sung by the lovely musical voice of the undiscovered Lauren Leach. |
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Date
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14 June 2009 |
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Graduation Valedictory Mass |
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On Friday, 26 June we celebrated our Graduation Valedictory Mass in the Chapel of Santa Clara. Father Bernardino celebrated Mass in both English and Portuguese. From parents to great-grandparents, godparents to friends, relations and past pupils were present. The children sang beautifully and behaved very well. Lauren Leach sang "Slipping through my Fingers" and "Memories" and yes, she brought us all to tears! It was indeed a very emotional occasion. Some of the garaduands had been with us for six years , from the age of four, and others for seven years, from the age of three. During the graduation the background music was "Time to say good-bye" - Andrea Boccelli.It was not easy to say good-bye. After Mass the Primary 4 parents offered everyone some cake and drinks in the cloister. |
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Date
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29 June 2009 |
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Sports Day report |
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Our Sports Day has been a great success. The atmosphere vibrated with the enthusiastic participation and chanting of the children. The Primary 4s cut out the blue and red flags which decorated the sides of the field, while music added to the fun of the day. It was attendad by all the parents, some grandparents and past pupils as well as friends. The weather was absolutely perfect for the event and we thank the Anglican minister, Rev. Neil, for allowing is to use the grounds. We are also most grateful to Gina Leach for lending us a loud-speaker system. The best part of the event was the fact that there was a draw between the Blue and Red teams. |
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Date
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15 May 2009 |
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Why enroll your children at EIM? |
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Escola Internacional da Madeira
Calçada do Pico Nº 5, Funchal, Madeira. Tel: 965074322. www.madeira-international-school.com
e-mail: eim@netmadeira.com
Why enroll your children at EIM?
1. Portuguese and English have equal importance
2. Ten hours per week devoted to Portuguese core subjects (Matemática, Língua Portuguesa, Estudo do Meio)
3. Ten hours per week devoted to English core subjects (Mathematics, Language, History, Geography, Science)
Other subjects: Computers, Art, Music, Physical Education, Library.
Optional: Supervised homework, swimming, catered 3 course meals, Catechism classes.
4. All Primary children follow both Portuguese and English curricula.
5. Primary classes are never combined for core subjects
6. Both English and Portuguese are taught in : the Crèche
the Nursery
the Pre-school
the Primary (1º ciclo)
7. Proficiency in Portuguese is proved by allowing our pupils to write the Provas de Aferição, the Standardized,
National, Portuguese annual examination
8. Proficiency in English is proved by allowing our pupils to write the Federation of European Schools English
First Language external examination.
9. No other private or government school in Madeira follows 2 curricula in all core subjects.
10. Escola Internacional da Madeira offers a very strong foundation, starting at four months in the International Boutique Crèche, up to the end of Primary 4 (Primeiro Ciclo).
11. Some past pupils have graduated from EIM and have gone into both government and private schools, have excelled as the best in their class, in their new schools.
A few examples in Madeiran schools reported back to us are: Quinty van der Gaag, Inês Quintas, Deandra de Freitas.
In an International school in Lisbon, Yasmin Miles and Gabriella Hansen were allowed to skip a year because
the standard at EIM was found to be higher than the standard of the International School in Lisbon.
12. Intellectually, highly gifted pupils are offered extension work and there is remedial support for pupils who need it.
13. Only eight children are accepted into the Crèche classes
14. Only ten children are accepted into the Nursery, Pre-school and Primary class levels.
15. Socially and emotionally:
EIM pupils are taught tolerance and understanding of those who are culturally different.
Politeness, towards each other and adults, is emphasized.
Good table manners are encouraged at every meal.
16. “Veritas” is our motto. It is the Latin for “Truth”.
Parents are told the truth, and only the truth, about the progress of their children.
The importance of honesty and reliability are taught to the children
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Date
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24 April 2009 |
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Primary re-opens for summer term 2009 |
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Primary school re-opened today and the children arrived to find that during the Easter holdays the teachers had painted beautiful scenic pictures on the walls, with flowers flourishing, butterflies flying and Disney characters parading. The children were delighted. They were also very excited by the two new life size perceptual development games,\"Four in a row\" and \"Apples in line\". |
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Date
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14 April 2009 |
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Catechism classes |
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With permission from Dom António Carril, the Bishop of Funchal, Catechism classes will commence being taught at the International School of Madeira / Escola Internacional da Madeira, on Friday, 17 April, by Drª Dina Gonçalves. The classes will take place after school hours in the afternoon. Children will be prepared for their First Communion in Primary 3. Primary 1 and 2 pupils will also have Catechism classes. |
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Date
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14 April 2009 |
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New International Crèche Boutique |
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In November 2007 The International School of Madeira expanded by adding two Crèche age levels. Crèche One accepts children from 4 months to 17 months and Crèche Two ranges from 18 months to two and a half years. Eight children are accpted into each crèche and the unique feature about our Crèche is that all the babies are constantly exposed to both English and Portuguese and as soon as they begin to talk, they speak both Portuguese and English.
Following this they have automatic acccess to the International Nursery, Pre-school and Primary.
More information about the International Crèche Boutique, with photographs will soon be available on our website. |
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Date
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13 April 2009 |
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Espanded accommodation |
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The International School of Madeira has expanded its accommodation from Calçada do Pico Nº5 to Nº3 and also to Nº7. We now have 15 rooms, which includes a solarium and an under-cover out-door play area with a much larger playground.
However, our teacher - pupil ratio remains at 10 pupils per class. Each class has a fully qualified English teacher as well as a fully qualified Portuguese teacher and a Computer teacher. All subjects such as Mathematics, Language, History, Geography, Science and Computers are taught in both languages. We follow an English Curriculum as well as the Portuguese National Curriculum. |
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Date
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13 April 2009 |
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New staff and building renovation |
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In September 2005 we welcomed Mrs Florença from Australia and Prof. Leonor onto our EIM staff. Each of our Primary classes now has a separate classroom. There are five fully qulified and well experienced teachers as well as a specialised computer teacher, a music teacher and an assistant, working in the Primary Department. In the Pre-school department we have three well qualified teachers.
The shcool building has undergone renovation and reconstruction, with very pleasing results to brighten the lives of all who learn and teach at EIM. |
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Date
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18 November 2005 |
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Graduation |
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On 27 June Escola Internacional da Madeira celebrated the End of Year Graduation Concert. The graduants were Inês Quintas, Carolina Silva and Freddie Bayntun.
The teachers did a splendid job of decorating the Library and preparing the children for the event.
A delightful concert was enjoyed by all the parents, grand-parents, relations and friends. Thanks to all our enthusiastic and friendly parents, this was followed by a superb barbeque in the garden.
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Date
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6 April 2005 |
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Anniversary Sports Day |
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To celebrate the eighth anniversary of the school we prepared for the Sports Day.
So on a rainy Friday afternoon we held our Sports Day in the huge hall of Quinta do Choupana, owned by Simon and Isabel Phelps, the parents of one of our pupils. It was a last minute decision to go ahead in spite of the rain. Well the children had a wonderful time and the hall echoed with enthusiastic shouts of encouragement for team members. There were many amusing moments watching the Nursery and Preps as well as fun-filled competitive Primary events. We ended with the Primary Endurance Olympic sprint. |
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Date
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5 April 2005 |
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Pão por Deus |
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This is a typical Madeiran custom, which we celebrate in our own unique way. At the end of October, all the children bring their Pão por Deus bags to school, filled with nuts, bread, fruit and sweets. A member of the public is invited to tell the children a little about the orphans in Madeira, after which they are asked whether they would like to offer the orphans something out of their bags. Our children are always extremely generous. After this "Community Awareness" ceremony they sing a few songs and play some traditional games. |
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Date
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5 April 2005 |
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Letter from a parent |
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This is an extract from a letter which came from a parent whose contract expired in Madeira. The family is returning to Brazil and we at EIM are also sorry to say good bye to them.
Dear Mrs Teixeira,
I am writing just to confirm to you that after two lovely years in Madeira we will be leaving Portugal next July, on the 11th.
I would like to sincerely thank specially you and all the EIM staff for the outstanding dedication and care with Rian during the last two years. He has grown a lot, learned a lot and became a much more mature and responsible boy. The EIM was important not only for the learning but also to built and shape his character in this International and challenging environment.
Needless to say he had a great time at school and made good friends. I am sure he will remember the EIM days for a long time.
Cristiano Roth
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Date
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25 June 2003 |
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Christmas Carols Concert |
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The high-light of Term 1 was the Christmas Carols Concert held in the beautiful, historic church of Santa Clara. Every child had at least one family member in the audience, not to mention those who had grandparents, great grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles and god-parents.
During the last carol the children fetched the toys they had broght, to give to the orphanage and placed them on the steps of the altar.
The all sang like angels in both Portuguese and English and then joined the parents and teachers on the terrace of the cloister, for the Christmas party afterwards.
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Date
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5 April 2005 |
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About the EIM principal from a previous "boss" |
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The following is an extract from a letter written by Mrs Ana Le Roux, former principal of the Worcester Girls Primary School in Worcester, South Africa. Thelma Teixeira, the principal of EIM was a teacher at her school in the early 1980's and 20 years later Mrs LeRoux writes the following about Mrs Teixeira.
"I always regarded you as one of the best teachers and most dedicated on my staff. Mr Steyn, (the Inspector of Education) shared that with me. He truly had a high opinion of you as person and educattor. I realise that others must have been envious of your innovation. Some teachers stick to the curriculum, but don't have the driving in them for enrichment - you have it all."
The original letter is in the office of EIM. |
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Date
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18 November 2005 |
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Visitor: Drº João Baptista |
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Eng. João Baptista Pereira Silva visited Escola Internacional da Madeira today, 20 May 2002. He kept even the youngest children enthralled during his talk about the natural rock formation of the Archipelago of Madeira. He showed specimens of various types of rocks and sand from different parts of the world. The teachers were most interested in his collection and description of precious and semi-precious stones.
The children sang their well practised Rock song for him and asked ever so many questions. Who knows what kinds of seeds were planted in those young absorbent minds today! |
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Date
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20 May 2002 |
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The first 3 weeks of 2002/2003 |
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Escola Internacional da Madeira opened with a record number of children. The very smart new school uniform has been inaugurated this year for the first time.
All our teachers from last year are back with us and we have employed a fully qualified music teacher this year. She is Prof. Lucinda and has many years of experience. She will be entering our school for the CAEB music festival this academic year.
Our two fully qualified Pre-school teachers, Mrs. Pinto and Miss Pereira are in charge of the Nursery and Pre-school while Prof.Mª José and Mrs Armstrong Teixeira run the Primay Departments.
Our assistant, Miss Rodrigues has also returned and so has our cleaner, Dª Isabel.
We have also started swimming lessons with Clube Naval, twice a week. The bus fetches our pupils and brings them back to school after their lessons. One of our teachers accompanies our pupils on the bus and watches them being taught by the swimming teachers at Clube Naval.
The catering firm continues delivering delicious lunches for our children.
We have aquired lovely new mattresses for Nursery nap times and have also bought each child a sensible large bib to be used at all meal times, so that their smart new uniform can be kept clean.
All children from age 3 to 10 have regular computer classes every week.
From 4:30 to 5:30 Monday to Thursday, we offer extra English lessons to children attending Portuguese schools.
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Date
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6 October 2002 |
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Holiday activities |
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Apart from all the Nursery activities during the holidays, we have had the the painters, carpenters and removal men in. The office is now downstairs and the library and TRC (Teachers' Resouce Centre) is on the second floor, closer to the classrooms and well centralised, computerised and organised! |
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Date
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14 April 2002 |
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